QUESTION TYPES ON MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS

Each type of question has a different strategy that you can use

to help you increase your accuracy

Literal Questions These type of questions are just asking a

question and are looking for a short answer.

Rule out any ridiculous answers. Choose the possible answers Reread question to verify that it fits your answer. Record the best answer

Literal Questions

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?A. ExplosionsB. Phase ChangeC. A drastic change in colorD. A distinct odor change

Paragraph of Information

These questions appear to be overwhelming because of the amount of words to read.

Look for the questions first. Read through the answers Eliminate ridiculous answers Skim read the paragraph to find

information to answer the question.

Paragraph of Information

Scientists conduct experiments in order to test their ideas and gather information. Some scientists have been studying the effects of different pollutants in an ecosystem. Many of the scientists have recently questioned the effects of one particular chemical that has been found in the water. They claim it may limit the growth of pine trees which are crucial habitats for many organisms. What do they need to do to support their claim? A. The scientists need to write a book documenting all

about their discoveries. B. The scientists must do careful research under several

different conditions. C. The scientists must create clear and thoughtful

presentations to give at a conference. D. The scientists must now win a lawsuit against the

drug company they are accusing.

Graphic Interpretation

Find the question Study the graphic and how it relates to

the question. Find the most logical answer Review the text to make sure you have

the correct response.

Graphic Interpretation The following is a geologic cross section

of the Wind River Mountains. Which type or rocks were formed during the Precambrian period?

A. Igneous and Sedimentary B. Metamorphic and Sedimentary C. Igneous and Metamorphic D. Sedimentary and Igneous

Questions with a Data Table

Find the questions. Study the part of the data table that

relates to the question. Find the most logical answer. Skim information to verify your answer.

Questions with a data table The following is a data table that shows

how trees affect erosion. Which of the following statements is true about the effect trees have on the amount of erosion?

A. The trees have no effect B. The trees decrease erosion C. The trees increase erosion D. The erosion is the same no matter how many trees there are.

Questions about a Graph

Find the dependent variable Find the independent variable Find the question Skim the story of the graph to find the

answer.

Questions about a graphStudy the following graph that tells about the ages and percentages of the populations in Mexico and the United States. What inference could be made about the U.S. compared to Mexico by using the statistics of ages 0-4?

A. The Mexico population goes to 8 while the United States population goes to 3

B. The birthrate must be higher in Mexico than it is in the United States.C. The United States has a higher population than Mexico.D. The population of girls is equal to the population of boys.

Questions Containing Key Words

Locate the key word that you need to remember and not confuse.

Underline or highlight that key word. Go through your answers and select the

most logical one. Check your key word and verify that you

have it right.

Questions Containing Key Words

What can be said about rocks when they are in layers? A. They increase in age as you go down and

they were originally layered vertically. B. They decrease in age as you go down and

they were originally layered horizontally. C. They increase in age as you go down and

they were originally layered horizontally. D. They decrease in age as you go down and

they were originally layered vertically.